SEAT Leon Cupra R (2002 – 2005) vs Ford Focus RS (2002 – 2003): specs compared

The SEAT Leon Cupra R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 225 hp against 215 hp. The Ford Focus RS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 6.9 s. The SEAT Leon Cupra R has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 232 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.7 L/100 km against 10.1 L/100 km. The Ford Focus RS is the lighter car, from 1,270 kg against 1,320 kg.

Specification SEAT Leon Cupra R SEAT Leon Cupra R 2002 – 2005 Ford Focus RS Ford Focus RS 2002 – 2003
Overview
Origin Spain United States
Documented years 2002 – 2005 2002 – 2003
Body style — —
Variants 2 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 209 – 224 hp 215 hp
Torque 270 – 281 Nm 310 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.9 – 7.0 s 6.7 s
Top speed 237 km/h 232 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.7 – 8.9 L/100 km 10.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,183 mm 4,168 mm
Width 1,742 mm 1,699 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,427 mm
Wheelbase 2,512 mm 2,619 mm
Curb weight 1,320 – 1,341 kg 1,270 kg

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